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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.37, 1,108.94 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.37, 1,108.94 and 219.37 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.37 : 1,108.94 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.37/1,108.94 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.37x = 1,108.94 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.37x = 243,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,264.30/739.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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