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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.76, 1,107.39 and 328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.76, 1,107.39 and 328.09 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.76 : 1,107.39 = 328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.76/1,107.39 = 328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.76x = 1,107.39 × 328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.76x = 363,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,323.59/738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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