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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.21, 1,101.51 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.21, 1,101.51 and 247.31 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.21 : 1,101.51 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.21/1,101.51 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.21x = 1,101.51 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.21x = 272,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,408.93/734.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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