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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.05, 1,106.07 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.05, 1,106.07 and 347.99 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.05 : 1,106.07 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.05/1,106.07 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.05x = 1,106.07 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.05x = 384,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,901.30/738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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