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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.56, 1,103.28 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.56, 1,103.28 and 248.48 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.56 : 1,103.28 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.56/1,103.28 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.56x = 1,103.28 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.56x = 274,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,143.01/735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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