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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.96, 1,112.97 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.96, 1,112.97 and 330.96 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.96 : 1,112.97 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.96/1,112.97 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.96x = 1,112.97 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.96x = 368,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,348.55/741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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