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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,105.99 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,105.99 and 348.69 is: 522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,105.99 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,105.99 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,105.99 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 385,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,647.65/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.30

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