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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,102.38 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,102.38 and 248.08 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,102.38 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,102.38 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,102.38 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 273,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,478.43/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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