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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,107.36 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,107.36 and 372.95 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,107.36 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,107.36 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,107.36 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 412,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,984.38/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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