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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.13, 1,101.33 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.13, 1,101.33 and 247.23 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.13 : 1,101.33 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.13/1,101.33 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.13x = 1,101.33 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.13x = 272,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,281.82/734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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