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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,105.62 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,105.62 and 372.06 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,105.62 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,105.62 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,105.62 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 411,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,356.98/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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