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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,107.06 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,107.06 and 251.06 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,107.06 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,107.06 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,107.06 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 277,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,938.48/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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