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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,108.08 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,108.08 and 251.68 is: 377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,108.08 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,108.08 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,108.08 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 278,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,881.57/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.56

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