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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.41, 1,107.54 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.41, 1,107.54 and 372.90 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.41 : 1,107.54 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.41/1,107.54 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.41x = 1,107.54 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.41x = 413,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,005.82/738.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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