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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.36, 1,106.14 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.36, 1,106.14 and 275.10 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.36 : 1,106.14 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.36/1,106.14 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.36x = 1,106.14 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.36x = 304,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,299.11/737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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