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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.42, 1,107.60 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.42, 1,107.60 and 251.43 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.42 : 1,107.60 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.42/1,107.60 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.42x = 1,107.60 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.42x = 278,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,483.87/738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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