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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.69, 1,106.20 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.69, 1,106.20 and 373.65 is: 559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.69 : 1,106.20 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.69/1,106.20 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.69x = 1,106.20 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.69x = 413,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,331.63/738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.55

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