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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.29, 1,106.21 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.29, 1,106.21 and 326.14 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.29 : 1,106.21 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.29/1,106.21 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.29x = 1,106.21 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.29x = 360,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,777.38/737.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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