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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.56, 1,106.36 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.56, 1,106.36 and 250.44 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.56 : 1,106.36 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.56/1,106.36 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.56x = 1,106.36 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.56x = 277,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,076.80/737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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