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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,105.20 and 346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,105.20 and 346.57 is: 519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,105.20 = 346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,105.20 = 346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,105.20 × 346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 383,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,026.40/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.64

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