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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,105.44 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,105.44 and 304.96 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,105.44 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,105.44 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,105.44 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 337,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,114.98/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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