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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.37, 1,107.71 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.37, 1,107.71 and 244.75 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.37 : 1,107.71 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.37/1,107.71 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.37x = 1,107.71 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.37x = 271,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,112.02/738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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