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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.26, 1,113.30 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.26, 1,113.30 and 331.38 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.26 : 1,113.30 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.26/1,113.30 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.26x = 1,113.30 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.26x = 368,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,925.35/742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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