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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,104.50 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,104.50 and 325.37 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,104.50 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,104.50 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,104.50 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 359,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,368.53/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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