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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.63, 1,107.98 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.63, 1,107.98 and 251.72 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.63 : 1,107.98 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.63/1,107.98 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.63x = 1,107.98 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.63x = 278,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,899.03/738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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