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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737, 1,105.98 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737, 1,105.98 and 281 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737 : 1,105.98 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737/1,105.98 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737x = 1,105.98 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737x = 310,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,780.38/737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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