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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.25, 1,106.01 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.25, 1,106.01 and 250.17 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.25 : 1,106.01 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.25/1,106.01 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.25x = 1,106.01 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.25x = 276,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,690.52/737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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