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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,106.29 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,106.29 and 373.56 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,106.29 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,106.29 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,106.29 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 413,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,265.69/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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