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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,106.19 and 347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,106.19 and 347.59 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,106.19 = 347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,106.19 = 347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,106.19 × 347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 384,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,501.96/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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