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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.55, 1,103.09 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.55, 1,103.09 and 248.49 is: 372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.55 : 1,103.09 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.55/1,103.09 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.55x = 1,103.09 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.55x = 274,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,105.59/735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.66

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