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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.70, 1,108.08 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.70, 1,108.08 and 276.36 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.70 : 1,108.08 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.70/1,108.08 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.70x = 1,108.08 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.70x = 306,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,224.83/738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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