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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,107.89 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,107.89 and 251.63 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,107.89 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,107.89 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,107.89 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 278,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,771.56/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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