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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.68, 1,106.40 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.68, 1,106.40 and 244.08 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.68 : 1,106.40 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.68/1,106.40 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.68x = 1,106.40 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.68x = 270,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,050.11/737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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