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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.98, 1,106.97 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.98, 1,106.97 and 327.22 is: 490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.98 : 1,106.97 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.98/1,106.97 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.98x = 1,106.97 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.98x = 362,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,222.72/737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.83

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