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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.19, 1,101.50 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.19, 1,101.50 and 247.29 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.19 : 1,101.50 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.19/1,101.50 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.19x = 1,101.50 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.19x = 272,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,388.70/734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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