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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.16, 1,104.24 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.16, 1,104.24 and 303.32 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.16 : 1,104.24 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.16/1,104.24 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.16x = 1,104.24 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.16x = 334,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,938.08/736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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