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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,107.81 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,107.81 and 305.37 is: 457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,107.81 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,107.81 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,107.81 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 338,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,291.94/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.94

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