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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.53, 1,108.10 and 300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.53, 1,108.10 and 300.05 is: 450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.53 : 1,108.10 = 300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.53/1,108.10 = 300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.53x = 1,108.10 × 300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.53x = 332,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,485.41/738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.20

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