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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.79, 1,108.04 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.79, 1,108.04 and 327.67 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.79 : 1,108.04 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.79/1,108.04 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.79x = 1,108.04 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.79x = 363,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,064.29/738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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