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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.19, 1,107.46 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.19, 1,107.46 and 251.25 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.19 : 1,107.46 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.19/1,107.46 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.19x = 1,107.46 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.19x = 278,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,245.49/738.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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