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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,018.40 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,018.40 and 406.43 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,018.40 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,018.40 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,018.40 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 413,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,908.31/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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