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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,107.87 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,107.87 and 353.50 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,107.87 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,107.87 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,107.87 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 391,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,632.05/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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