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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.62, 1,106.63 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.62, 1,106.63 and 347.60 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.62 : 1,106.63 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.62/1,106.63 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.62x = 1,106.63 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.62x = 384,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,664.59/737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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