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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.42, 1,106.26 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.42, 1,106.26 and 275.51 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.42 : 1,106.26 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.42/1,106.26 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.42x = 1,106.26 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.42x = 304,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,787.77/737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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