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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.56, 1,106.07 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.56, 1,106.07 and 372.66 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.56 : 1,106.07 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.56/1,106.07 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.56x = 1,106.07 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.56x = 412,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,188.05/737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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