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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.47, 1,106.14 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.47, 1,106.14 and 347.38 is: 521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.47 : 1,106.14 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.47/1,106.14 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.47x = 1,106.14 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.47x = 384,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,250.91/737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.04

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