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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,108.20 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,108.20 and 348.84 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,108.20 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,108.20 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,108.20 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 386,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,584.49/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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