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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.47, 1,108.10 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.47, 1,108.10 and 327.91 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.47 : 1,108.10 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.47/1,108.10 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.47x = 1,108.10 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.47x = 363,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,351.12/738.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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