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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,107.33 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,107.33 and 348.41 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,107.33 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,107.33 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,107.33 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 385,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,804.85/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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