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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.28, 1,112.98 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.28, 1,112.98 and 331.20 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.28 : 1,112.98 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.28/1,112.98 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.28x = 1,112.98 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.28x = 368,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,618.98/742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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