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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.62, 1,108.49 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.62, 1,108.49 and 276.85 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.62 : 1,108.49 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.62/1,108.49 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.62x = 1,108.49 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.62x = 306,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,885.46/738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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