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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,105.14 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,105.14 and 304.22 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,105.14 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,105.14 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,105.14 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 336,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,205.69/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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