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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,107.21 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,107.21 and 251.10 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,107.21 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,107.21 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,107.21 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 278,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,020.43/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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