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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,103.52 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,103.52 and 248.80 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,103.52 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,103.52 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,103.52 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 274,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,555.78/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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