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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.43, 1,103.10 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.43, 1,103.10 and 241.87 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.43 : 1,103.10 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.43/1,103.10 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.43x = 1,103.10 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.43x = 266,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,806.80/735.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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