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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.03, 1,112.70 and 330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.03, 1,112.70 and 330.95 is: 496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.03 : 1,112.70 = 330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.03/1,112.70 = 330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.03x = 1,112.70 × 330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.03x = 368,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,248.07/742.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.27

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