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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.67, 1,104.60 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.67, 1,104.60 and 351.92 is: 527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.67 : 1,104.60 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.67/1,104.60 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.67x = 1,104.60 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.67x = 388,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,730.83/736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.69

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