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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.65, 1,106.61 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.65, 1,106.61 and 250.66 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.65 : 1,106.61 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.65/1,106.61 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.65x = 1,106.61 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.65x = 277,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,382.86/737.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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