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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.63, 1,106.45 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.63, 1,106.45 and 351.71 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.63 : 1,106.45 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.63/1,106.45 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.63x = 1,106.45 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.63x = 389,149.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,149.53/737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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