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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,107.68 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,107.68 and 251.46 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,107.68 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,107.68 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,107.68 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 278,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,535.96/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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