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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.59, 1,107.48 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.59, 1,107.48 and 348.35 is: 522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.59 : 1,107.48 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.59/1,107.48 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.59x = 1,107.48 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.59x = 385,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,790.66/738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.33

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