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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.71, 1,106.21 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.71, 1,106.21 and 347.39 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.71 : 1,106.21 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.71/1,106.21 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.71x = 1,106.21 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.71x = 384,281.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,281.63/737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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