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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.26, 1,111.69 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.26, 1,111.69 and 330.16 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.26 : 1,111.69 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.26/1,111.69 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.26x = 1,111.69 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.26x = 367,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,035.57/741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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