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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.11, 1,107.84 and 373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.11, 1,107.84 and 373.15 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.11 : 1,107.84 = 373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.11/1,107.84 = 373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.11x = 1,107.84 × 373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.11x = 413,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,390.50/738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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