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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.63, 1,104.76 and 353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.63, 1,104.76 and 353.15 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.63 : 1,104.76 = 353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.63/1,104.76 = 353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.63x = 1,104.76 × 353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.63x = 390,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,145.99/737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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