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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.07, 1,107.24 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.07, 1,107.24 and 251.10 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.07 : 1,107.24 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.07/1,107.24 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.07x = 1,107.24 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.07x = 278,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,027.96/738.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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