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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.17, 1,101.39 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.17, 1,101.39 and 247.36 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.17 : 1,101.39 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.17/1,101.39 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.17x = 1,101.39 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.17x = 272,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,439.83/734.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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