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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.40, 1,112.70 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.40, 1,112.70 and 331.10 is: 496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.40 : 1,112.70 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.40/1,112.70 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.40x = 1,112.70 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.40x = 368,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,414.97/742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.25

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