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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,107.13 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,107.13 and 299.22 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,107.13 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,107.13 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,107.13 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 331,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,275.44/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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