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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.68, 1,106.60 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.68, 1,106.60 and 372.16 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.68 : 1,106.60 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.68/1,106.60 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.68x = 1,106.60 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.68x = 411,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,832.26/737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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