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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,108.17 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,108.17 and 276.45 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,108.17 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,108.17 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,108.17 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 306,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,353.60/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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