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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.53, 1,106.16 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.53, 1,106.16 and 275.26 is: 412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.53 : 1,106.16 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.53/1,106.16 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.53x = 1,106.16 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.53x = 304,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,476.07/737.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.83

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