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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,105.78 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,105.78 and 347.58 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,105.78 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,105.78 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,105.78 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 384,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,347.01/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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