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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,106.51 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,106.51 and 275.67 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,106.51 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,106.51 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,106.51 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 305,030.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,030.23/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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