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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.13, 1,106.91 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.13, 1,106.91 and 244.42 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.13 : 1,106.91 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.13/1,106.91 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.13x = 1,106.91 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.13x = 270,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,550.94/738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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