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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,107.42 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,107.42 and 275.95 is: 414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,107.42 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,107.42 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,107.42 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 305,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,592.55/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.00

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