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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.29, 1,107.81 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.29, 1,107.81 and 327.72 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.29 : 1,107.81 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.29/1,107.81 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.29x = 1,107.81 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.29x = 363,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,051.49/738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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