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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.37, 1,102.83 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.37, 1,102.83 and 248.29 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.37 : 1,102.83 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.37/1,102.83 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.37x = 1,102.83 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.37x = 273,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,821.66/735.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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