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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,104.01 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,104.01 and 352.65 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,104.01 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,104.01 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,104.01 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 389,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,329.13/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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