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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,107.76 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,107.76 and 299.37 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,107.76 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,107.76 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,107.76 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 331,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,631.80/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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