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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.46, 1,107.70 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.46, 1,107.70 and 276.22 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.46 : 1,107.70 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.46/1,107.70 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.46x = 1,107.70 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.46x = 305,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,968.89/738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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