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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,108.16 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,108.16 and 251.80 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,108.16 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,108.16 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,108.16 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 279,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,034.69/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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