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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.11, 1,103.12 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.11, 1,103.12 and 248.50 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.11 : 1,103.12 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.11/1,103.12 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.11x = 1,103.12 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.11x = 274,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,126.39/735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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