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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.26, 1,104.18 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.26, 1,104.18 and 366.39 is: 548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.26 : 1,104.18 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.26/1,104.18 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.26x = 1,104.18 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.26x = 404,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,560.51/737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.74

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