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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,106.43 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,106.43 and 250.90 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,106.43 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,106.43 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,106.43 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 277,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,603.29/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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