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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.00, 1,107.14 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.00, 1,107.14 and 305.19 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.00 : 1,107.14 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.00/1,107.14 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.00x = 1,107.14 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.00x = 337,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,890.82/738.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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