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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.33, 1,103.09 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.33, 1,103.09 and 248.52 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.33 : 1,103.09 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.33/1,103.09 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.33x = 1,103.09 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.33x = 274,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,136.41/735.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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