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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,103.18 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,103.18 and 248.51 is: 372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,103.18 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,103.18 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,103.18 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 274,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,151.26/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.77

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