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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.93, 1,113.33 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.93, 1,113.33 and 331.10 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.93 : 1,113.33 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.93/1,113.33 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.93x = 1,113.33 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.93x = 368,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,623.41/741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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