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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,105.92 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,105.92 and 326.43 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,105.92 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,105.92 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,105.92 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 361,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,005.47/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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