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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.23, 1,107.49 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.23, 1,107.49 and 305.38 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.23 : 1,107.49 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.23/1,107.49 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.23x = 1,107.49 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.23x = 338,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,205.30/738.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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