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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.69, 1,105.88 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.69, 1,105.88 and 250.47 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.69 : 1,105.88 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.69/1,105.88 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.69x = 1,105.88 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.69x = 276,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,988.51/737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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