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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.76, 1,108.20 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.76, 1,108.20 and 276.52 is: 414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.76 : 1,108.20 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.76/1,108.20 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.76x = 1,108.20 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.76x = 306,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,439.46/738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.80

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