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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.51, 1,101.35 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.51, 1,101.35 and 247.29 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.51 : 1,101.35 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.51/1,101.35 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.51x = 1,101.35 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.51x = 272,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,351.61/734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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