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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.90, 1,106.84 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.90, 1,106.84 and 347.82 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.90 : 1,106.84 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.90/1,106.84 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.90x = 1,106.84 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.90x = 384,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,981.09/737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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