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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.86, 1,112.82 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.86, 1,112.82 and 330.92 is: 496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.86 : 1,112.82 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.86/1,112.82 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.86x = 1,112.82 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.86x = 368,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,254.39/741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.39

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