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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.58, 1,106.43 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.58, 1,106.43 and 217.55 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.58 : 1,106.43 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.58/1,106.43 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.58x = 1,106.43 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.58x = 240,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,698.31/737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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