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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.33, 1,105.75 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.33, 1,105.75 and 326.45 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.33 : 1,105.75 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.33/1,105.75 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.33x = 1,105.75 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.33x = 360,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,974.04/737.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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