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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,108.20 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,108.20 and 348.46 is: 522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,108.20 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,108.20 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,108.20 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 386,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,163.37/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.77

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