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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.33, 1,104.13 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.33, 1,104.13 and 267.79 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.33 : 1,104.13 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.33/1,104.13 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.33x = 1,104.13 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.33x = 295,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,674.62/736.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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