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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.29, 1,107.60 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.29, 1,107.60 and 276.08 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.29 : 1,107.60 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.29/1,107.60 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.29x = 1,107.60 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.29x = 305,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,779.29/738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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