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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.77, 1,108 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.77, 1,108 and 251.69 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.77 : 1,108 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.77/1,108 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.77x = 1,108 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.77x = 278,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,872.52/738.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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