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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.73, 1,107.78 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.73, 1,107.78 and 348.65 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.73 : 1,107.78 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.73/1,107.78 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.73x = 1,107.78 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.73x = 386,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,224.80/738.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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