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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.67, 1,105.01 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.67, 1,105.01 and 303.53 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.67 : 1,105.01 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.67/1,105.01 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.67x = 1,105.01 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.67x = 335,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,396.64/736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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