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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.38, 1,103.07 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.38, 1,103.07 and 248.47 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.38 : 1,103.07 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.38/1,103.07 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.38x = 1,103.07 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.38x = 274,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,079.80/735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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