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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.58, 1,107.90 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.58, 1,107.90 and 245 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.58 : 1,107.90 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.58/1,107.90 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.58x = 1,107.90 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.58x = 271,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,435.50/738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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