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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.08, 1,107.17 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.08, 1,107.17 and 251.07 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.08 : 1,107.17 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.08/1,107.17 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.08x = 1,107.17 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.08x = 277,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,972.71/738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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