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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.91, 1,108.50 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.91, 1,108.50 and 251.92 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.91 : 1,108.50 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.91/1,108.50 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.91x = 1,108.50 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.91x = 279,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,253.32/738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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