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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.27, 1,102.95 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.27, 1,102.95 and 248.66 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.27 : 1,102.95 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.27/1,102.95 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.27x = 1,102.95 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.27x = 274,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,259.55/735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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