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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,107.18 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,107.18 and 251.16 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,107.18 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,107.18 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,107.18 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 278,079.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,079.33/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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