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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.35, 1,113.73 and 331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.35, 1,113.73 and 331.51 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.35 : 1,113.73 = 331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.35/1,113.73 = 331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.35x = 1,113.73 × 331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.35x = 369,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,212.63/742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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