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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.04, 1,108.18 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.04, 1,108.18 and 328.30 is: 492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.04 : 1,108.18 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.04/1,108.18 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.04x = 1,108.18 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.04x = 363,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,813.85/739.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.28

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