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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.95, 1,107.03 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.95, 1,107.03 and 251.14 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.95 : 1,107.03 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.95/1,107.03 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.95x = 1,107.03 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.95x = 278,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,019.51/737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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