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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.43, 1,106.73 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.43, 1,106.73 and 373.02 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.43 : 1,106.73 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.43/1,106.73 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.43x = 1,106.73 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.43x = 412,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,832.42/738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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