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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,108.37 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,108.37 and 251.97 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,108.37 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,108.37 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,108.37 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 279,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,272.46/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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