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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,106.37 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,106.37 and 372.24 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,106.37 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,106.37 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,106.37 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 411,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,835.17/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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