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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.06, 1,105.02 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.06, 1,105.02 and 347.31 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.06 : 1,105.02 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.06/1,105.02 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.06x = 1,105.02 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.06x = 383,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,784.50/737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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