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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,107.06 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,107.06 and 276.12 is: 414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,107.06 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,107.06 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,107.06 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 305,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,681.41/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.00

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