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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.08, 1,106.60 and 372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.08, 1,106.60 and 372.67 is: 558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.08 : 1,106.60 = 372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.08/1,106.60 = 372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.08x = 1,106.60 × 372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.08x = 412,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,391.99/738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.74

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