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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,106.16 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,106.16 and 326.40 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,106.16 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,106.16 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,106.16 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 361,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,050.62/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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