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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,016.21 and 404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,016.21 and 404.81 is: 558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,016.21 = 404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,016.21 = 404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,016.21 × 404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 411,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,371.43/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.64

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