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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,105.38 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,105.38 and 351.84 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,105.38 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,105.38 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,105.38 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 388,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,916.90/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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