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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,106.52 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,106.52 and 250.65 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,106.52 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,106.52 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,106.52 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 277,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,349.24/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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