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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.53, 1,107.66 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.53, 1,107.66 and 276.26 is: 414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.53 : 1,107.66 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.53/1,107.66 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.53x = 1,107.66 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.53x = 306,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,002.15/738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.34

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