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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.18, 1,106.32 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.18, 1,106.32 and 275.04 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.18 : 1,106.32 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.18/1,106.32 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.18x = 1,106.32 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.18x = 304,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,282.25/737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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