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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.53, 1,104.84 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.53, 1,104.84 and 390.35 is: 584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.53 : 1,104.84 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.53/1,104.84 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.53x = 1,104.84 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.53x = 431,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,272.34/737.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.75

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