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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.30, 1,112.60 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.30, 1,112.60 and 331.63 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.30 : 1,112.60 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.30/1,112.60 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.30x = 1,112.60 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.30x = 368,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,969.59/742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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