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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,106.01 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,106.01 and 305.16 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,106.01 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,106.01 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,106.01 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 337,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,510.01/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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