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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,114.10 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,114.10 and 331.73 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,114.10 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,114.10 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,114.10 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 369,573.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,573.16/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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