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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.06, 1,104.12 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.06, 1,104.12 and 248.92 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.06 : 1,104.12 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.06/1,104.12 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.06x = 1,104.12 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.06x = 274,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,837.55/736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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