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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,106.18 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,106.18 and 372.66 is: 558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,106.18 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,106.18 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,106.18 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 412,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,229.04/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.18

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