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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,107.43 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,107.43 and 327.80 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,107.43 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,107.43 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,107.43 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 363,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,013.92/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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