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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,106.78 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,106.78 and 217.91 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,106.78 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,106.78 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,106.78 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 241,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,171.81/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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