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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,107.98 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,107.98 and 373.25 is: 560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,107.98 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,107.98 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,107.98 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 413,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,548.93/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.21

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