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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.98, 1,103.28 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.98, 1,103.28 and 248.69 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.98 : 1,103.28 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.98/1,103.28 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.98x = 1,103.28 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.98x = 274,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,368.25/735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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