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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,112 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,112 and 331.04 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,112 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,112 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,112 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 368,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,116.48/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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