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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,104.44 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,104.44 and 325.68 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,104.44 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,104.44 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,104.44 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 359,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,694.02/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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