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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.45, 1,106.33 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.45, 1,106.33 and 250.82 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.45 : 1,106.33 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.45/1,106.33 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.45x = 1,106.33 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.45x = 277,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,482.90/737.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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