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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.21, 1,107.33 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.21, 1,107.33 and 305.10 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.21 : 1,107.33 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.21/1,107.33 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.21x = 1,107.33 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.21x = 337,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,846.38/738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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