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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.91, 1,108.67 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.91, 1,108.67 and 373.96 is: 561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.91 : 1,108.67 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.91/1,108.67 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.91x = 1,108.67 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.91x = 414,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,593.62/738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.09

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