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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.36, 1,105.91 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.36, 1,105.91 and 275.03 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.36 : 1,105.91 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.36/1,105.91 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.36x = 1,105.91 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.36x = 304,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,158.43/737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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