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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.90, 1,108.18 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.90, 1,108.18 and 327.82 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.90 : 1,108.18 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.90/1,108.18 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.90x = 1,108.18 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.90x = 363,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,283.57/738.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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