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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.27, 1,102.79 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.27, 1,102.79 and 241.68 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.27 : 1,102.79 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.27/1,102.79 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.27x = 1,102.79 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.27x = 266,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,518.76/735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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