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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,106.81 and 217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,106.81 and 217.75 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,106.81 = 217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,106.81 = 217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,106.81 × 217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 241,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,004.10/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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