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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.98, 1,107.13 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.98, 1,107.13 and 347.98 is: 522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.98 : 1,107.13 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.98/1,107.13 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.98x = 1,107.13 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.98x = 385,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,259.10/737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.05

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