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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.52, 1,104.24 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.52, 1,104.24 and 352.04 is: 527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.52 : 1,104.24 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.52/1,104.24 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.52x = 1,104.24 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.52x = 388,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,736.65/736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.80

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