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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.39, 1,106.88 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.39, 1,106.88 and 326.87 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.39 : 1,106.88 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.39/1,106.88 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.39x = 1,106.88 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.39x = 361,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,803.26/737.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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