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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.68, 1,114.40 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.68, 1,114.40 and 332.08 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.68 : 1,114.40 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.68/1,114.40 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.68x = 1,114.40 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.68x = 370,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,068.29/742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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