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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,108.50 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,108.50 and 348.85 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,108.50 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,108.50 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,108.50 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 386,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,700.23/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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