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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.33, 1,107.45 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.33, 1,107.45 and 305.16 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.33 : 1,107.45 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.33/1,107.45 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.33x = 1,107.45 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.33x = 337,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,949.44/738.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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