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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,106.56 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,106.56 and 275.51 is: 413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,106.56 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,106.56 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,106.56 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 304,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,868.35/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.45

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