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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.91, 1,114.16 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.91, 1,114.16 and 331.80 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.91 : 1,114.16 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.91/1,114.16 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.91x = 1,114.16 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.91x = 369,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,672.45/742.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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