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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.28, 1,107.60 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.28, 1,107.60 and 327.22 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.28 : 1,107.60 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.28/1,107.60 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.28x = 1,107.60 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.28x = 362,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,428.87/738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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