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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,104.93 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,104.93 and 250.10 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,104.93 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,104.93 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,104.93 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 276,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,337.47/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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