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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,103.92 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,103.92 and 249.04 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,103.92 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,103.92 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,103.92 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 274,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,920.24/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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