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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.95, 1,108.53 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.95, 1,108.53 and 251.94 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.95 : 1,108.53 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.95/1,108.53 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.95x = 1,108.53 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.95x = 279,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,283.05/738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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