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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,105.04 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,105.04 and 347.08 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,105.04 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,105.04 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,105.04 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 383,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,530.02/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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