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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,107.42 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,107.42 and 348.09 is: 522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,107.42 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,107.42 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,107.42 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 385,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,481.83/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.26

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