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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,107.30 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,107.30 and 306.38 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,107.30 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,107.30 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,107.30 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 339,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,254.57/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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