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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,108.04 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,108.04 and 251.72 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,108.04 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,108.04 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,108.04 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 278,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,915.83/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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