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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,111.28 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,111.28 and 330.15 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,111.28 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,111.28 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,111.28 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 366,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,887.44/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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