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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,106.50 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,106.50 and 250.68 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,106.50 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,106.50 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,106.50 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 277,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,377.42/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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