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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,105.40 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,105.40 and 390.58 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,105.40 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,105.40 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,105.40 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 431,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,745.34/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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