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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.27, 1,107.65 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.27, 1,107.65 and 327.69 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.27 : 1,107.65 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.27/1,107.65 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.27x = 1,107.65 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.27x = 362,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,965.26/738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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