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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.83, 1,108.19 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.83, 1,108.19 and 251.87 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.83 : 1,108.19 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.83/1,108.19 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.83x = 1,108.19 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.83x = 279,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,113.02/738.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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