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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.38, 1,111.28 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.38, 1,111.28 and 330.80 is: 495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.38 : 1,111.28 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.38/1,111.28 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.38x = 1,111.28 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.38x = 367,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,604.21/741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.84

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