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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.57, 1,106.32 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.57, 1,106.32 and 250.62 is: 375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.57 : 1,106.32 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.57/1,106.32 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.57x = 1,106.32 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.57x = 277,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,265.29/737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.92

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