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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.90, 1,108.32 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.90, 1,108.32 and 251.67 is: 377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.90 : 1,108.32 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.90/1,108.32 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.90x = 1,108.32 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.90x = 278,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,930.89/738.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.49

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