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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,103.72 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,103.72 and 303 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,103.72 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,103.72 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,103.72 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 334,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,427.16/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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