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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,106.80 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,106.80 and 276 is: 413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,106.80 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,106.80 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,106.80 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 305,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,476.80/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.93

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