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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.07, 1,105.56 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.07, 1,105.56 and 243.50 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.07 : 1,105.56 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.07/1,105.56 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.07x = 1,105.56 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.07x = 269,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,198.33/737.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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