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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.73, 1,108.17 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.73, 1,108.17 and 251.92 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.73 : 1,108.17 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.73/1,108.17 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.73x = 1,108.17 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.73x = 279,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,170.19/738.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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