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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.42, 1,107.76 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.42, 1,107.76 and 276.51 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.42 : 1,107.76 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.42/1,107.76 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.42x = 1,107.76 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.42x = 306,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,306.72/738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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