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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,107.08 and 372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,107.08 and 372.34 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,107.08 = 372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,107.08 = 372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,107.08 × 372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 412,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,210.17/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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