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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.25, 1,107.16 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.25, 1,107.16 and 348.03 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.25 : 1,107.16 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.25/1,107.16 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.25x = 1,107.16 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.25x = 385,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,325.92/738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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