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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.47, 1,107.11 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.47, 1,107.11 and 276.18 is: 414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.47 : 1,107.11 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.47/1,107.11 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.47x = 1,107.11 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.47x = 305,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,762.85/738.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.05

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