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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,107.44 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,107.44 and 327.21 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,107.44 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,107.44 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,107.44 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 362,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,360.88/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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