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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,110.54 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,110.54 and 329.48 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,110.54 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,110.54 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,110.54 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 365,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,900.72/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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