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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.62, 1,103.58 and 248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.62, 1,103.58 and 248.65 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.62 : 1,103.58 = 248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.62/1,103.58 = 248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.62x = 1,103.58 × 248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.62x = 274,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,406.55/735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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