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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.41, 1,105.17 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.41, 1,105.17 and 351.93 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.41 : 1,105.17 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.41/1,105.17 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.41x = 1,105.17 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.41x = 388,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,942.48/736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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