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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.98, 1,107.12 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.98, 1,107.12 and 251.17 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.98 : 1,107.12 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.98/1,107.12 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.98x = 1,107.12 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.98x = 278,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,075.33/737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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