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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.66, 1,104.98 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.66, 1,104.98 and 250.05 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.66 : 1,104.98 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.66/1,104.98 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.66x = 1,104.98 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.66x = 276,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,300.25/736.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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