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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.35, 1,105.84 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.35, 1,105.84 and 250.27 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.35 : 1,105.84 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.35/1,105.84 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.35x = 1,105.84 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.35x = 276,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,758.58/737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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