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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.09, 1,105.76 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.09, 1,105.76 and 304.01 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.09 : 1,105.76 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.09/1,105.76 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.09x = 1,105.76 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.09x = 336,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,157.33/737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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