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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.87, 1,106.96 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.87, 1,106.96 and 244.25 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.87 : 1,106.96 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.87/1,106.96 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.87x = 1,106.96 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.87x = 270,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,368.22/737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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