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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.13, 1,101.20 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.13, 1,101.20 and 247.32 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.13 : 1,101.20 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.13/1,101.20 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.13x = 1,101.20 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.13x = 272,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,347.55/734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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