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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,107.53 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,107.53 and 316.02 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,107.53 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,107.53 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,107.53 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 350,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,001.63/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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