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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,105.69 and 274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,105.69 and 274.37 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,105.69 = 274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,105.69 = 274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,105.69 × 274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 303,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,368.17/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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