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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.01, 1,113.41 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.01, 1,113.41 and 331.43 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.01 : 1,113.41 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.01/1,113.41 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.01x = 1,113.41 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.01x = 369,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,012.74/742.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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