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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,107.62 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,107.62 and 327.75 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,107.62 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,107.62 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,107.62 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 363,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,020.82/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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