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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.27, 1,107.03 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.27, 1,107.03 and 326.93 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.27 : 1,107.03 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.27/1,107.03 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.27x = 1,107.03 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.27x = 361,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,921.32/738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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