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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.41, 1,105.51 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.41, 1,105.51 and 347.22 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.41 : 1,105.51 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.41/1,105.51 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.41x = 1,105.51 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.41x = 383,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,855.18/737.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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