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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.71, 1,112.87 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.71, 1,112.87 and 330.57 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.71 : 1,112.87 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.71/1,112.87 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.71x = 1,112.87 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.71x = 367,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,882.26/741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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