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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.52, 1,102 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.52, 1,102 and 247.44 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.52 : 1,102 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.52/1,102 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.52x = 1,102 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.52x = 272,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,678.88/734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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