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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.68, 1,103.46 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.68, 1,103.46 and 248.70 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.68 : 1,103.46 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.68/1,103.46 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.68x = 1,103.46 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.68x = 274,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,433.71/735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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