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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,107.09 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,107.09 and 251.04 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,107.09 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,107.09 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,107.09 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 277,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,923.87/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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