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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.49, 1,103.33 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.49, 1,103.33 and 248.44 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.49 : 1,103.33 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.49/1,103.33 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.49x = 1,103.33 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.49x = 274,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,111.31/735.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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