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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.13, 1,107.17 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.13, 1,107.17 and 299.26 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.13 : 1,107.17 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.13/1,107.17 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.13x = 1,107.17 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.13x = 331,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,324.66/738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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