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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.57, 1,102.01 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.57, 1,102.01 and 247.49 is: 371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.57 : 1,102.01 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.57/1,102.01 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.57x = 1,102.01 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.57x = 272,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,729.71/734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.28

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