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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.82, 1,107.47 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.82, 1,107.47 and 276.28 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.82 : 1,107.47 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.82/1,107.47 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.82x = 1,107.47 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.82x = 305,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,969.73/738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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