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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,103.10 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,103.10 and 248.42 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,103.10 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,103.10 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,103.10 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 274,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,033.93/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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