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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.96, 1,107.18 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.96, 1,107.18 and 327.38 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.96 : 1,107.18 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.96/1,107.18 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.96x = 1,107.18 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.96x = 362,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,468.59/737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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