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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.48, 1,106.30 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.48, 1,106.30 and 390.76 is: 586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.48 : 1,106.30 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.48/1,106.30 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.48x = 1,106.30 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.48x = 432,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,297.79/737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.18

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