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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,107.93 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,107.93 and 251.58 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,107.93 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,107.93 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,107.93 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 278,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,733.03/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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