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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,104.53 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,104.53 and 372.06 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,104.53 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,104.53 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,104.53 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 410,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,951.43/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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