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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.88, 1,108.38 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.88, 1,108.38 and 354.13 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.88 : 1,108.38 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.88/1,108.38 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.88x = 1,108.38 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.88x = 392,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,510.61/738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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