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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.13, 1,102.74 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.13, 1,102.74 and 241.35 is: 362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.13 : 1,102.74 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.13/1,102.74 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.13x = 1,102.74 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.13x = 266,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,146.30/735.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.04

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