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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.47, 1,107.81 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.47, 1,107.81 and 251.39 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.47 : 1,107.81 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.47/1,107.81 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.47x = 1,107.81 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.47x = 278,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,492.36/738.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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