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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,108.14 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,108.14 and 373.84 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,108.14 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,108.14 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,108.14 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 414,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,267.06/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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