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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.58, 1,108.60 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.58, 1,108.60 and 328.48 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.58 : 1,108.60 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.58/1,108.60 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.58x = 1,108.60 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.58x = 364,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,152.93/739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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