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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,108.52 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,108.52 and 373.61 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,108.52 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,108.52 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,108.52 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 414,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,148.61/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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