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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,105.91 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,105.91 and 250.41 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,105.91 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,105.91 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,105.91 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 276,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,926.02/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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