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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.74, 1,108.08 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.74, 1,108.08 and 251.78 is: 377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.74 : 1,108.08 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.74/1,108.08 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.74x = 1,108.08 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.74x = 278,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,992.38/738.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.66

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