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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.46, 1,107.12 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.46, 1,107.12 and 373.06 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.46 : 1,107.12 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.46/1,107.12 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.46x = 1,107.12 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.46x = 413,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,022.19/738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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