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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.49, 1,106.69 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.49, 1,106.69 and 327.51 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.49 : 1,106.69 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.49/1,106.69 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.49x = 1,106.69 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.49x = 362,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,452.04/738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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