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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,107.54 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,107.54 and 321.63 is: 482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,107.54 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,107.54 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,107.54 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 356,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,218.09/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.33

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