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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.16, 1,113.75 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.16, 1,113.75 and 331.49 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.16 : 1,113.75 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.16/1,113.75 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.16x = 1,113.75 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.16x = 369,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,199.77/742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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