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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,107.77 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,107.77 and 373.32 is: 559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,107.77 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,107.77 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,107.77 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 413,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,550.83/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.99

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