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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,106.85 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,106.85 and 327.06 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,106.85 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,106.85 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,106.85 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 362,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,006.36/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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