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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,108.16 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,108.16 and 348.65 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,108.16 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,108.16 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,108.16 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 386,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,359.98/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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