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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.42, 1,107.74 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.42, 1,107.74 and 251.44 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.42 : 1,107.74 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.42/1,107.74 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.42x = 1,107.74 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.42x = 278,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,528.00/738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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