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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,105.32 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,105.32 and 274.74 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,105.32 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,105.32 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,105.32 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 303,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,675.62/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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