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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,103.99 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,103.99 and 249.03 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,103.99 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,103.99 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,103.99 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 274,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,925.38/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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