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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,106.55 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,106.55 and 372.69 is: 558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,106.55 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,106.55 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,106.55 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 412,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,400.12/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.47

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