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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.96, 1,107.04 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.96, 1,107.04 and 348.36 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.96 : 1,107.04 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.96/1,107.04 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.96x = 1,107.04 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.96x = 385,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,648.45/737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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