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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,106.40 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,106.40 and 305 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,106.40 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,106.40 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,106.40 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 337,452
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,452/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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