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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.63, 1,114.20 and 331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.63, 1,114.20 and 331.81 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.63 : 1,114.20 = 331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.63/1,114.20 = 331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.63x = 1,114.20 × 331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.63x = 369,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,699.92/742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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