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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.75, 1,106.53 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.75, 1,106.53 and 321.19 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.75 : 1,106.53 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.75/1,106.53 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.75x = 1,106.53 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.75x = 355,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,406.37/737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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