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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,105.83 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,105.83 and 352.74 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,105.83 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,105.83 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,105.83 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 390,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,070.47/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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