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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,108.26 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,108.26 and 327.87 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,108.26 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,108.26 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,108.26 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 363,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,365.21/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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