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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,108.31 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,108.31 and 328.10 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,108.31 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,108.31 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,108.31 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 363,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,629.33/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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