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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.09, 1,106.16 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.09, 1,106.16 and 347.12 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.09 : 1,106.16 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.09/1,106.16 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.09x = 1,106.16 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.09x = 383,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,964.73/737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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