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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.87, 1,104.58 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.87, 1,104.58 and 352.03 is: 527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.87 : 1,104.58 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.87/1,104.58 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.87x = 1,104.58 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.87x = 388,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,845.30/736.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.70

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