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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,017.50 and 405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,017.50 and 405.81 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,017.50 = 405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,017.50 = 405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,017.50 × 405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 412,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,909.65/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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