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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,108.12 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,108.12 and 251.60 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,108.12 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,108.12 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,108.12 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 278,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,802.99/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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