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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.18, 1,113.65 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.18, 1,113.65 and 331.58 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.18 : 1,113.65 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.18/1,113.65 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.18x = 1,113.65 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.18x = 369,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,262.41/742.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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