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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.62, 1,112.85 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.62, 1,112.85 and 331.68 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.62 : 1,112.85 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.62/1,112.85 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.62x = 1,112.85 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.62x = 369,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,110.09/742.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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