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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.09, 1,106.06 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.09, 1,106.06 and 372.38 is: 558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.09 : 1,106.06 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.09/1,106.06 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.09x = 1,106.06 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.09x = 411,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,867.23/738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.02

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