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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,107.90 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,107.90 and 245.08 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,107.90 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,107.90 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,107.90 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 271,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,524.13/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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