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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,017.26 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,017.26 and 438.31 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,017.26 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,017.26 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,017.26 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 445,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,875.95/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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