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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.97, 1,114.46 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.97, 1,114.46 and 332.10 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.97 : 1,114.46 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.97/1,114.46 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.97x = 1,114.46 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.97x = 370,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,111.75/742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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