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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,105.30 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,105.30 and 346.95 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,105.30 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,105.30 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,105.30 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 383,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,483.84/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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