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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.34, 1,106.31 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.34, 1,106.31 and 304.40 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.34 : 1,106.31 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.34/1,106.31 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.34x = 1,106.31 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.34x = 336,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,760.76/737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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