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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.82, 1,108.18 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.82, 1,108.18 and 251.86 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.82 : 1,108.18 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.82/1,108.18 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.82x = 1,108.18 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.82x = 279,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,105.84/738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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