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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,107.62 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,107.62 and 327.47 is: 491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,107.62 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,107.62 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,107.62 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 362,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,711.33/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.25

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