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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.43, 1,106.01 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.43, 1,106.01 and 243.84 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.43 : 1,106.01 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.43/1,106.01 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.43x = 1,106.01 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.43x = 269,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,689.48/737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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