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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.85, 1,106.90 and 368.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.85, 1,106.90 and 368.23 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.85 : 1,106.90 = 368.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.85/1,106.90 = 368.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.85x = 1,106.90 × 368.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.85x = 407,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,593.79/738.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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