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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.23, 1,104.10 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.23, 1,104.10 and 297.37 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.23 : 1,104.10 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.23/1,104.10 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.23x = 1,104.10 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.23x = 328,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,319.21/736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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