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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.56, 1,105.62 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.56, 1,105.62 and 326.44 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.56 : 1,105.62 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.56/1,105.62 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.56x = 1,105.62 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.56x = 360,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,918.59/737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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