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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.21, 1,017.39 and 438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.21, 1,017.39 and 438.37 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.21 : 1,017.39 = 438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.21/1,017.39 = 438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.21x = 1,017.39 × 438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.21x = 445,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,993.25/737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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