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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.51, 1,112.77 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.51, 1,112.77 and 331.84 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.51 : 1,112.77 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.51/1,112.77 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.51x = 1,112.77 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.51x = 369,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,261.60/742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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