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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,107.95 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,107.95 and 251.71 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,107.95 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,107.95 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,107.95 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 278,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,879.95/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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