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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,107.64 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,107.64 and 251.38 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,107.64 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,107.64 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,107.64 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 278,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,438.54/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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