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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,107.51 and 299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,107.51 and 299.59 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,107.51 = 299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,107.51 = 299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,107.51 × 299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 331,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,798.92/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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