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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,106.28 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,106.28 and 352.56 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,106.28 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,106.28 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,106.28 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 390,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,030.08/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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