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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.97, 1,107.06 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.97, 1,107.06 and 250.89 is: 376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.97 : 1,107.06 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.97/1,107.06 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.97x = 1,107.06 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.97x = 277,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,750.28/737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.37

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