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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,106.60 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,106.60 and 315.39 is: 472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,106.60 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,106.60 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,106.60 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 349,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,009.00/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.89

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