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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,105.41 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,105.41 and 298.27 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,105.41 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,105.41 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,105.41 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 329,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,710.75/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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