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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,107.60 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,107.60 and 327.57 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,107.60 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,107.60 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,107.60 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 362,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,816.53/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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