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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.61, 1,106.97 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.61, 1,106.97 and 372.58 is: 558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.61 : 1,106.97 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.61/1,106.97 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.61x = 1,106.97 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.61x = 412,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,434.88/738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.39

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