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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,106.74 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,106.74 and 250.89 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,106.74 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,106.74 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,106.74 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 277,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,670.00/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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