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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.40, 1,106.10 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.40, 1,106.10 and 353.40 is: 530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.40 : 1,106.10 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.40/1,106.10 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.40x = 1,106.10 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.40x = 390,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,895.74/737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.10

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