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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.35, 1,107.51 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.35, 1,107.51 and 251.73 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.35 : 1,107.51 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.35/1,107.51 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.35x = 1,107.51 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.35x = 278,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,793.49/738.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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