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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.74, 1,106.52 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.74, 1,106.52 and 304.76 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.74 : 1,106.52 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.74/1,106.52 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.74x = 1,106.52 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.74x = 337,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,223.04/737.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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