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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.67, 1,107.73 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.67, 1,107.73 and 327.60 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.67 : 1,107.73 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.67/1,107.73 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.67x = 1,107.73 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.67x = 362,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,892.35/738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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