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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.87, 1,107.14 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.87, 1,107.14 and 326.93 is: 490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.87 : 1,107.14 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.87/1,107.14 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.87x = 1,107.14 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.87x = 361,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,950.11/737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.54

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