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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,107.44 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,107.44 and 396 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,107.44 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,107.44 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,107.44 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 438,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,546.24/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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