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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.84, 1,112.98 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.84, 1,112.98 and 330.92 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.84 : 1,112.98 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.84/1,112.98 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.84x = 1,112.98 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.84x = 368,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,307.34/741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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