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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.34, 1,113.69 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.34, 1,113.69 and 331.61 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.34 : 1,113.69 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.34/1,113.69 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.34x = 1,113.69 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.34x = 369,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,310.74/742.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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