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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.25, 1,105.70 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.25, 1,105.70 and 326.16 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.25 : 1,105.70 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.25/1,105.70 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.25x = 1,105.70 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.25x = 360,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,635.32/737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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