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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,105.92 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,105.92 and 353.28 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,105.92 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,105.92 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,105.92 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 390,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,699.42/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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