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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,108.64 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,108.64 and 327.93 is: 492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,108.64 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,108.64 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,108.64 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 363,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,556.32/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.04

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