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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.33, 1,107.50 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.33, 1,107.50 and 327.35 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.33 : 1,107.50 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.33/1,107.50 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.33x = 1,107.50 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.33x = 362,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,541.26/738.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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