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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.21, 1,107.59 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.21, 1,107.59 and 372.73 is: 559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.21 : 1,107.59 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.21/1,107.59 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.21x = 1,107.59 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.21x = 412,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,824.62/738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.22

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