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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.23, 1,107.00 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.23, 1,107.00 and 251.15 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.23 : 1,107.00 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.23/1,107.00 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.23x = 1,107.00 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.23x = 278,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,020.91/738.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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