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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.22, 1,106.93 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.22, 1,106.93 and 367.22 is: 550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.22 : 1,106.93 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.22/1,106.93 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.22x = 1,106.93 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.22x = 406,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,482.22/738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.62

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