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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,104.27 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,104.27 and 347.52 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,104.27 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,104.27 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,104.27 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 383,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,755.91/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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