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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.70, 1,107.33 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.70, 1,107.33 and 353.74 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.70 : 1,107.33 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.70/1,107.33 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.70x = 1,107.33 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.70x = 391,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,706.91/738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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