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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,107.44 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,107.44 and 327.16 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,107.44 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,107.44 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,107.44 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 362,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,302.90/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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