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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.61, 1,107.94 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.61, 1,107.94 and 327.49 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.61 : 1,107.94 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.61/1,107.94 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.61x = 1,107.94 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.61x = 362,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,835.68/738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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