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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.52, 1,113.50 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.52, 1,113.50 and 331.94 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.52 : 1,113.50 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.52/1,113.50 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.52x = 1,113.50 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.52x = 369,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,615.19/742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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