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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.57, 1,105.74 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.57, 1,105.74 and 326.58 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.57 : 1,105.74 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.57/1,105.74 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.57x = 1,105.74 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.57x = 361,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,112.57/737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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