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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,107.30 and 305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,107.30 and 305.35 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,107.30 = 305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,107.30 = 305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,107.30 × 305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 338,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,114.06/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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