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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,107.50 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,107.50 and 367.59 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,107.50 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,107.50 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,107.50 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 407,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,104.09/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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