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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,105.14 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,105.14 and 366.87 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,105.14 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,105.14 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,105.14 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 405,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,442.71/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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