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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.79, 1,107.09 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.79, 1,107.09 and 347.78 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.79 : 1,107.09 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.79/1,107.09 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.79x = 1,107.09 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.79x = 385,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,018.22/737.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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