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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.81, 1,106.73 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.81, 1,106.73 and 326.73 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.81 : 1,106.73 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.81/1,106.73 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.81x = 1,106.73 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.81x = 361,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,606.04/737.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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