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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,107.01 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,107.01 and 327.82 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,107.01 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,107.01 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,107.01 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 362,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,900.02/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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