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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.14, 1,106.58 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.14, 1,106.58 and 347.91 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.14 : 1,106.58 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.14/1,106.58 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.14x = 1,106.58 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.14x = 384,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,990.25/738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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