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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.43, 1,105.20 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.43, 1,105.20 and 304.35 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.43 : 1,105.20 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.43/1,105.20 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.43x = 1,105.20 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.43x = 336,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,367.62/737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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