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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.26, 1,105.09 and 346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.26, 1,105.09 and 346.93 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.26 : 1,105.09 = 346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.26/1,105.09 = 346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.26x = 1,105.09 × 346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.26x = 383,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,388.87/737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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