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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,107.36 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,107.36 and 299.69 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,107.36 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,107.36 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,107.36 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 331,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,864.72/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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