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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,107.16 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,107.16 and 251.29 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,107.16 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,107.16 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,107.16 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 278,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,218.24/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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