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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,113.29 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,113.29 and 331.09 is: 496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,113.29 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,113.29 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,113.29 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 368,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,599.19/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.99

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