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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.43, 1,108.33 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.43, 1,108.33 and 373.48 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.43 : 1,108.33 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.43/1,108.33 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.43x = 1,108.33 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.43x = 413,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,937.48/738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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