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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.27, 1,108.23 and 251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.27, 1,108.23 and 251.99 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.27 : 1,108.23 = 251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.27/1,108.23 = 251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.27x = 1,108.23 × 251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.27x = 279,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,260.55/739.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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