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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.55, 1,105.29 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.55, 1,105.29 and 347.40 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.55 : 1,105.29 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.55/1,105.29 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.55x = 1,105.29 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.55x = 383,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,977.75/737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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