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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.36, 1,104.50 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.36, 1,104.50 and 347.69 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.36 : 1,104.50 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.36/1,104.50 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.36x = 1,104.50 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.36x = 384,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,016.34/737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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