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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.23, 1,106.43 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.23, 1,106.43 and 373.13 is: 559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.23 : 1,106.43 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.23/1,106.43 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.23x = 1,106.43 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.23x = 412,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,836.69/738.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.23

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