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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,107.68 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,107.68 and 327.80 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,107.68 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,107.68 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,107.68 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 363,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,097.50/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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