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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.57, 1,105.66 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.57, 1,105.66 and 250.29 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.57 : 1,105.66 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.57/1,105.66 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.57x = 1,105.66 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.57x = 276,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,735.95/737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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