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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.47, 1,112.47 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.47, 1,112.47 and 330.57 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.47 : 1,112.47 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.47/1,112.47 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.47x = 1,112.47 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.47x = 367,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,749.21/741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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