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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,107.18 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,107.18 and 373.23 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,107.18 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,107.18 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,107.18 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 413,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,232.79/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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