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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.36, 1,106.24 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.36, 1,106.24 and 304.41 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.36 : 1,106.24 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.36/1,106.24 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.36x = 1,106.24 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.36x = 336,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,750.52/737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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