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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,018.44 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,018.44 and 401.93 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,018.44 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,018.44 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,018.44 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 409,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,340.32/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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