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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.74, 1,112.60 and 330.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.74, 1,112.60 and 330.77 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.74 : 1,112.60 = 330.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.74/1,112.60 = 330.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.74x = 1,112.60 × 330.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.74x = 368,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,018.31/741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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