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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,107.98 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,107.98 and 353.82 is: 530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,107.98 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,107.98 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,107.98 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 392,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,023.71/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.79

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