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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,107.06 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,107.06 and 305.08 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,107.06 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,107.06 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,107.06 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 337,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,741.86/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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