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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,106.59 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,106.59 and 367.89 is: 551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,106.59 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,106.59 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,106.59 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 407,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,103.40/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.20

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