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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.56, 1,106.34 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.56, 1,106.34 and 217.57 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.56 : 1,106.34 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.56/1,106.34 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.56x = 1,106.34 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.56x = 240,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,706.39/737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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