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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.61, 1,103.43 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.61, 1,103.43 and 249 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.61 : 1,103.43 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.61/1,103.43 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.61x = 1,103.43 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.61x = 274,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,754.07/735.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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