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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.35, 1,106.40 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.35, 1,106.40 and 326.44 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.35 : 1,106.40 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.35/1,106.40 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.35x = 1,106.40 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.35x = 361,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,173.22/737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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