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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,107.44 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,107.44 and 251.60 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,107.44 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,107.44 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,107.44 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 278,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,631.90/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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