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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.93, 1,107.05 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.93, 1,107.05 and 251.03 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.93 : 1,107.05 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.93/1,107.05 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.93x = 1,107.05 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.93x = 277,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,904.27/737.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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