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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,108.62 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,108.62 and 327.98 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,108.62 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,108.62 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,108.62 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 363,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,605.19/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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