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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.46, 1,106.89 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.46, 1,106.89 and 372.54 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.46 : 1,106.89 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.46/1,106.89 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.46x = 1,106.89 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.46x = 412,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,360.80/738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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