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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.35, 1,104.65 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.35, 1,104.65 and 366.73 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.35 : 1,104.65 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.35/1,104.65 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.35x = 1,104.65 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.35x = 405,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,108.18/737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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