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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.51, 1,101.96 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.51, 1,101.96 and 247.56 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.51 : 1,101.96 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.51/1,101.96 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.51x = 1,101.96 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.51x = 272,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,801.22/734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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