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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.53, 1,111.95 and 330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.53, 1,111.95 and 330.45 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.53 : 1,111.95 = 330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.53/1,111.95 = 330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.53x = 1,111.95 × 330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.53x = 367,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,443.88/741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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