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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,102.77 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,102.77 and 248.31 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.44 : 1,102.77 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.44/1,102.77 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.44x = 1,102.77 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.44x = 273,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,828.82/735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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