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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,104.60 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,104.60 and 303.50 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,104.60 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,104.60 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,104.60 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 335,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,246.10/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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