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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,107.51 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,107.51 and 372.84 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,107.51 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,107.51 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,107.51 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 412,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,924.03/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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