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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.22, 1,107.30 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.22, 1,107.30 and 251.26 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.22 : 1,107.30 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.22/1,107.30 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.22x = 1,107.30 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.22x = 278,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,220.20/738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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