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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.95, 1,108.58 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.95, 1,108.58 and 252.32 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.95 : 1,108.58 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.95/1,108.58 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.95x = 1,108.58 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.95x = 279,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,716.91/738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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