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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.73, 1,106.73 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.73, 1,106.73 and 304.92 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.73 : 1,106.73 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.73/1,106.73 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.73x = 1,106.73 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.73x = 337,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,464.11/737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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