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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,106.18 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,106.18 and 390.62 is: 586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,106.18 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,106.18 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,106.18 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 432,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,096.03/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.07

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