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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,105.82 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,105.82 and 250.61 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,105.82 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,105.82 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,105.82 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 277,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,129.55/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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