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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.26, 1,105.56 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.26, 1,105.56 and 347.20 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.26 : 1,105.56 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.26/1,105.56 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.26x = 1,105.56 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.26x = 383,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,850.43/737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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