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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,113.28 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,113.28 and 331.08 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,113.28 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,113.28 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,113.28 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 368,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,584.74/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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