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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,108.36 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,108.36 and 373.50 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,108.36 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,108.36 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,108.36 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 413,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,966.92/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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