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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.53, 1,112.16 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.53, 1,112.16 and 330.32 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.53 : 1,112.16 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.53/1,112.16 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.53x = 1,112.16 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.53x = 367,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,368.69/741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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