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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,107.01 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,107.01 and 327.85 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,107.01 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,107.01 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,107.01 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 362,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,929.64/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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