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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,107.69 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,107.69 and 373.28 is: 559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,107.69 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,107.69 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,107.69 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 413,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,478.52/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.57

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