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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.88, 1,105.40 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.88, 1,105.40 and 346.68 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.88 : 1,105.40 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.88/1,105.40 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.88x = 1,105.40 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.88x = 383,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,220.94/736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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