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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.37, 1,108.06 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.37, 1,108.06 and 276.51 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.37 : 1,108.06 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.37/1,108.06 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.37x = 1,108.06 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.37x = 306,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,389.67/738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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