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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.99, 1,106.53 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.99, 1,106.53 and 348.08 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.99 : 1,106.53 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.99/1,106.53 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.99x = 1,106.53 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.99x = 385,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,160.96/737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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