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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.95, 1,107.08 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.95, 1,107.08 and 251.32 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.95 : 1,107.08 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.95/1,107.08 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.95x = 1,107.08 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.95x = 278,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,224.55/737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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