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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.43, 1,107.51 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.43, 1,107.51 and 299.57 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.43 : 1,107.51 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.43/1,107.51 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.43x = 1,107.51 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.43x = 331,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,778.42/738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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