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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,107.60 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,107.60 and 348.44 is: 522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,107.60 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,107.60 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,107.60 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 385,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,932.14/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.55

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