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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.65, 1,107.38 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.65, 1,107.38 and 276.36 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.65 : 1,107.38 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.65/1,107.38 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.65x = 1,107.38 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.65x = 306,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,034.16/738.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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