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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,107.87 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,107.87 and 251.61 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,107.87 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,107.87 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,107.87 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 278,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,751.17/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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