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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,107.52 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,107.52 and 251.44 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,107.52 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,107.52 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,107.52 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 278,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,472.85/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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