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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.08, 1,113.68 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.08, 1,113.68 and 331.80 is: 497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.08 : 1,113.68 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.08/1,113.68 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.08x = 1,113.68 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.08x = 369,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,519.02/743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.28

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