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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.31, 1,107.94 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.31, 1,107.94 and 305.50 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.31 : 1,107.94 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.31/1,107.94 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.31x = 1,107.94 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.31x = 338,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,475.67/738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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