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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,107.90 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,107.90 and 251.76 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,107.90 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,107.90 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,107.90 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 278,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,924.90/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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