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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,107 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,107 and 327.28 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,107 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,107 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,107 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 362,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,298.96/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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