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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,108.14 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,108.14 and 373.45 is: 560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,108.14 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,108.14 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,108.14 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 413,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,834.88/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.45

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