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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,105.52 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,105.52 and 303.87 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,105.52 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,105.52 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,105.52 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 335,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,932.84/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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