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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.69, 1,106.64 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.69, 1,106.64 and 250.82 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.69 : 1,106.64 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.69/1,106.64 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.69x = 1,106.64 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.69x = 277,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,567.44/737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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