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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,103.16 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,103.16 and 241.92 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,103.16 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,103.16 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,103.16 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 266,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,876.47/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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