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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,107.02 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,107.02 and 299.27 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,107.02 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,107.02 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,107.02 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 331,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,297.88/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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