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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.62, 1,108.26 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.62, 1,108.26 and 251.72 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.62 : 1,108.26 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.62/1,108.26 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.62x = 1,108.26 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.62x = 278,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,971.21/738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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