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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.13, 1,107.33 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.13, 1,107.33 and 305.32 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.13 : 1,107.33 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.13/1,107.33 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.13x = 1,107.33 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.13x = 338,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,086.08/738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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