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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.55, 1,112.18 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.55, 1,112.18 and 330.61 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.55 : 1,112.18 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.55/1,112.18 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.55x = 1,112.18 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.55x = 367,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,693.10/741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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