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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,105.69 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,105.69 and 243.37 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,105.69 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,105.69 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,105.69 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 269,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,086.25/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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