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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,106.16 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,106.16 and 250.50 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,106.16 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,106.16 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,106.16 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 277,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,093.08/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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