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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.77, 1,107.04 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.77, 1,107.04 and 327.19 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.77 : 1,107.04 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.77/1,107.04 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.77x = 1,107.04 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.77x = 362,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,212.42/737.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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