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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.05, 1,105.14 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.05, 1,105.14 and 298.28 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.05 : 1,105.14 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.05/1,105.14 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.05x = 1,105.14 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.05x = 329,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,645.04/737.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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