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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.25, 1,107.47 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.25, 1,107.47 and 342.70 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.25 : 1,107.47 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.25/1,107.47 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.25x = 1,107.47 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.25x = 379,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,528.06/738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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