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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.74, 1,105.11 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.74, 1,105.11 and 352.26 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.74 : 1,105.11 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.74/1,105.11 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.74x = 1,105.11 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.74x = 389,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,286.05/736.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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