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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.53, 1,107.79 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.53, 1,107.79 and 348.40 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.53 : 1,107.79 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.53/1,107.79 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.53x = 1,107.79 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.53x = 385,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,950.40/738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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