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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,106.36 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,106.36 and 352.72 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,106.36 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,106.36 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,106.36 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 390,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,235.30/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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