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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,108.08 and 327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,108.08 and 327.97 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,108.08 = 327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,108.08 = 327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,108.08 × 327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 363,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,421.50/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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