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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,108.26 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,108.26 and 373.26 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,108.26 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,108.26 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,108.26 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 413,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,669.13/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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