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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,107.20 and 327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,107.20 and 327.31 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,107.20 = 327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,107.20 = 327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,107.20 × 327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 362,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,395.68/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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