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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,108.14 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,108.14 and 276.44 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,108.14 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,108.14 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,108.14 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 306,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,334.22/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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