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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.43, 1,106.31 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.43, 1,106.31 and 326.55 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.43 : 1,106.31 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.43/1,106.31 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.43x = 1,106.31 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.43x = 361,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,265.53/737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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