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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,111.61 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,111.61 and 330.53 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,111.61 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,111.61 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,111.61 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 367,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,415.72/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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