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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.54, 1,101.38 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.54, 1,101.38 and 247.46 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.54 : 1,101.38 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.54/1,101.38 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.54x = 1,101.38 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.54x = 272,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,547.49/734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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