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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.12, 1,113.56 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.12, 1,113.56 and 331.16 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.12 : 1,113.56 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.12/1,113.56 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.12x = 1,113.56 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.12x = 368,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,759.31/742.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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