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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.71, 1,106.29 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.71, 1,106.29 and 217.59 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.71 : 1,106.29 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.71/1,106.29 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.71x = 1,106.29 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.71x = 240,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,713.76/737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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