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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,108.22 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,108.22 and 251.91 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,108.22 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,108.22 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,108.22 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 279,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,170.44/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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