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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,105.87 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,105.87 and 304.16 is: 456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,105.87 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,105.87 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,105.87 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 336,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,363.42/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.33

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