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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.26, 1,105.58 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.26, 1,105.58 and 372.24 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.26 : 1,105.58 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.26/1,105.58 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.26x = 1,105.58 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.26x = 411,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,541.10/737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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