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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.19, 1,107.15 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.19, 1,107.15 and 244.44 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.19 : 1,107.15 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.19/1,107.15 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.19x = 1,107.15 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.19x = 270,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,630.52/738.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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