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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.74, 1,114.49 and 331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.74, 1,114.49 and 331.78 is: 497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.74 : 1,114.49 = 331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.74/1,114.49 = 331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.74x = 1,114.49 × 331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.74x = 369,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,765.49/742.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.84

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