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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,104.84 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,104.84 and 304.32 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,104.84 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,104.84 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,104.84 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 336,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,224.91/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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