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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.01, 1,107.84 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.01, 1,107.84 and 373.12 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.01 : 1,107.84 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.01/1,107.84 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.01x = 1,107.84 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.01x = 413,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,357.26/738.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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