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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.47, 1,113.97 and 331.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.47, 1,113.97 and 331.57 is: 497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.47 : 1,113.97 = 331.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.47/1,113.97 = 331.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.47x = 1,113.97 × 331.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.47x = 369,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,359.03/742.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.47

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