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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.74, 1,108.50 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.74, 1,108.50 and 328.28 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.74 : 1,108.50 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.74/1,108.50 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.74x = 1,108.50 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.74x = 363,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,898.38/738.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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