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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,107.36 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,107.36 and 251.19 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,107.36 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,107.36 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,107.36 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 278,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,157.76/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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