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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,107.27 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,107.27 and 373.68 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,107.27 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,107.27 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,107.27 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 413,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,764.65/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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