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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.28, 1,111.48 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.28, 1,111.48 and 330.20 is: 495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.28 : 1,111.48 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.28/1,111.48 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.28x = 1,111.48 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.28x = 367,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,010.70/741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.10

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