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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.56, 1,103.21 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.56, 1,103.21 and 241.95 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.56 : 1,103.21 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.56/1,103.21 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.56x = 1,103.21 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.56x = 266,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,921.66/735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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