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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.88, 1,103.88 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.88, 1,103.88 and 352.40 is: 527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.88 : 1,103.88 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.88/1,103.88 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.88x = 1,103.88 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.88x = 389,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,007.31/736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.91

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