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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.53, 1,106.42 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.53, 1,106.42 and 275.47 is: 413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.53 : 1,106.42 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.53/1,106.42 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.53x = 1,106.42 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.53x = 304,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,784.14/737.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.25

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