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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.33, 1,112.01 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.33, 1,112.01 and 330.42 is: 495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.33 : 1,112.01 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.33/1,112.01 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.33x = 1,112.01 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.33x = 367,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,430.34/741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.64

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