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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.81, 1,108.24 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.81, 1,108.24 and 276.54 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.81 : 1,108.24 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.81/1,108.24 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.81x = 1,108.24 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.81x = 306,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,471.65/738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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