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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,105.96 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,105.96 and 326.36 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,105.96 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,105.96 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,105.96 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 360,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,941.11/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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