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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.35, 1,101.58 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.35, 1,101.58 and 247.24 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.35 : 1,101.58 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.35/1,101.58 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.35x = 1,101.58 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.35x = 272,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,354.64/734.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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