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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.35, 1,112.23 and 330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.35, 1,112.23 and 330.51 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.35 : 1,112.23 = 330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.35/1,112.23 = 330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.35x = 1,112.23 × 330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.35x = 367,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,607.72/741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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