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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.32, 1,106.01 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.32, 1,106.01 and 326.46 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.32 : 1,106.01 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.32/1,106.01 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.32x = 1,106.01 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.32x = 361,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,068.02/737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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