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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,104.06 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,104.06 and 248.90 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,104.06 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,104.06 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,104.06 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 274,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,800.53/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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