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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.32, 1,105.24 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.32, 1,105.24 and 371.56 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.32 : 1,105.24 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.32/1,105.24 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.32x = 1,105.24 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.32x = 410,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,662.97/737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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