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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,107.80 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,107.80 and 327.23 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,107.80 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,107.80 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,107.80 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 362,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,498.22/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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