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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,105.65 and 372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,105.65 and 372.81 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,105.65 = 372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,105.65 = 372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,105.65 × 372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 412,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,197.38/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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