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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.30, 1,108.94 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.30, 1,108.94 and 328.78 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.30 : 1,108.94 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.30/1,108.94 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.30x = 1,108.94 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.30x = 364,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,597.29/739.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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