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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,108.12 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,108.12 and 373.52 is: 560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,108.12 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,108.12 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,108.12 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 413,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,904.98/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.21

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