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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,108.26 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,108.26 and 276.66 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,108.26 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,108.26 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,108.26 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 306,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,611.21/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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