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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.20, 1,111.80 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.20, 1,111.80 and 330.22 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.20 : 1,111.80 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.20/1,111.80 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.20x = 1,111.80 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.20x = 367,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,138.60/741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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