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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.80, 1,106.84 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.80, 1,106.84 and 327.04 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.80 : 1,106.84 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.80/1,106.84 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.80x = 1,106.84 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.80x = 361,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,980.95/737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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