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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,104.76 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,104.76 and 372.16 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,104.76 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,104.76 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,104.76 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 411,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,147.48/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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