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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.29, 1,107.64 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.29, 1,107.64 and 251.38 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.29 : 1,107.64 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.29/1,107.64 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.29x = 1,107.64 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.29x = 278,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,438.54/738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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