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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,108.17 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,108.17 and 252.08 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,108.17 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,108.17 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,108.17 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 279,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,341.95/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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