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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.73, 1,107.14 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.73, 1,107.14 and 353.25 is: 530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.73 : 1,107.14 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.73/1,107.14 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.73x = 1,107.14 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.73x = 391,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,095.44/737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.13

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