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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,106.93 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,106.93 and 327.13 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,106.93 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,106.93 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,106.93 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 362,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,108.06/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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