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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.06, 1,112.52 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.06, 1,112.52 and 331.06 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.06 : 1,112.52 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.06/1,112.52 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.06x = 1,112.52 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.06x = 368,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,310.87/742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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