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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,104.57 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,104.57 and 303.78 is: 455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,104.57 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,104.57 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,104.57 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 335,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,546.27/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.22

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