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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.38, 1,107.23 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.38, 1,107.23 and 276.05 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.38 : 1,107.23 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.38/1,107.23 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.38x = 1,107.23 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.38x = 305,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,643.93/738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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