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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,112.75 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,112.75 and 330.76 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,112.75 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,112.75 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,112.75 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 368,053.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,053.19/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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