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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.21, 1,106.51 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.21, 1,106.51 and 327 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.21 : 1,106.51 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.21/1,106.51 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.21x = 1,106.51 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.21x = 361,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,827.14/738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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