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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.82, 1,108.68 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.82, 1,108.68 and 328.15 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.82 : 1,108.68 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.82/1,108.68 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.82x = 1,108.68 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.82x = 363,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,813.34/738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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