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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.61, 1,107.93 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.61, 1,107.93 and 276.30 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.61 : 1,107.93 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.61/1,107.93 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.61x = 1,107.93 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.61x = 306,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,118.10/738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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