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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,107.58 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,107.58 and 276.16 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,107.58 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,107.58 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,107.58 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 305,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,869.29/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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