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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.09, 1,107.26 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.09, 1,107.26 and 305.01 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.09 : 1,107.26 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.09/1,107.26 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.09x = 1,107.26 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.09x = 337,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,725.37/738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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