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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.39, 1,107.89 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.39, 1,107.89 and 373.29 is: 560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.39 : 1,107.89 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.39/1,107.89 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.39x = 1,107.89 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.39x = 413,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,558.72/738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.08

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