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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.63, 1,111.35 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.63, 1,111.35 and 330.66 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.63 : 1,111.35 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.63/1,111.35 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.63x = 1,111.35 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.63x = 367,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,478.99/741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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