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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.26, 1,106.67 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.26, 1,106.67 and 353.78 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.26 : 1,106.67 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.26/1,106.67 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.26x = 1,106.67 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.26x = 391,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,517.71/738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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