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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.01, 1,106.34 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.01, 1,106.34 and 372.12 is: 558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.01 : 1,106.34 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.01/1,106.34 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.01x = 1,106.34 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.01x = 411,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,691.24/737.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.60

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