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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.91, 1,107.99 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.91, 1,107.99 and 328.17 is: 492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.91 : 1,107.99 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.91/1,107.99 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.91x = 1,107.99 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.91x = 363,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,611.85/738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.09

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