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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.78, 1,106.66 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.78, 1,106.66 and 347.65 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.78 : 1,106.66 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.78/1,106.66 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.78x = 1,106.66 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.78x = 384,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,728.45/737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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