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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.73, 1,112.33 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.73, 1,112.33 and 330.79 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.73 : 1,112.33 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.73/1,112.33 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.73x = 1,112.33 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.73x = 367,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,945.99/741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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