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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.93, 1,109.08 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.93, 1,109.08 and 373.98 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.93 : 1,109.08 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.93/1,109.08 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.93x = 1,109.08 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.93x = 414,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,771.90/738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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