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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,107.77 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,107.77 and 373.10 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,107.77 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,107.77 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,107.77 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 413,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,311.99/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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