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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,107.35 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,107.35 and 299.55 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,107.35 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,107.35 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,107.35 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 331,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,706.69/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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