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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.03, 1,114.20 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.03, 1,114.20 and 331.95 is: 497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.03 : 1,114.20 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.03/1,114.20 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.03x = 1,114.20 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.03x = 369,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,858.69/743.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.77

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