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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.73, 1,108.78 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.73, 1,108.78 and 373.77 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.73 : 1,108.78 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.73/1,108.78 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.73x = 1,108.78 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.73x = 414,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,428.70/738.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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