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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.93, 1,104.06 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.93, 1,104.06 and 248.97 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.93 : 1,104.06 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.93/1,104.06 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.93x = 1,104.06 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.93x = 274,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,877.82/735.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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