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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,106.03 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,106.03 and 347.24 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,106.03 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,106.03 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,106.03 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 384,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,061.49/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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