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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.70, 1,108.13 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.70, 1,108.13 and 251.78 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.70 : 1,108.13 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.70/1,108.13 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.70x = 1,108.13 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.70x = 278,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,998.17/738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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