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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.32, 1,114.16 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.32, 1,114.16 and 331.38 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.32 : 1,114.16 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.32/1,114.16 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.32x = 1,114.16 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.32x = 369,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,208.68/742.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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