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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.03, 1,103.46 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.03, 1,103.46 and 248.83 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.03 : 1,103.46 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.03/1,103.46 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.03x = 1,103.46 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.03x = 274,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,573.95/736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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