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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,105.48 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,105.48 and 250.03 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,105.48 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,105.48 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,105.48 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 276,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,403.16/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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