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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.40, 1,101.33 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.40, 1,101.33 and 247.37 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.40 : 1,101.33 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.40/1,101.33 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.40x = 1,101.33 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.40x = 272,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,430.50/734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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