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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.65, 1,105.84 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.65, 1,105.84 and 352.63 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.65 : 1,105.84 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.65/1,105.84 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.65x = 1,105.84 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.65x = 389,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,945.07/737.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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