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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.29, 1,107.45 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.29, 1,107.45 and 251.35 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.29 : 1,107.45 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.29/1,107.45 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.29x = 1,107.45 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.29x = 278,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,354.79/738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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