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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.08, 1,103.94 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.08, 1,103.94 and 248.82 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.08 : 1,103.94 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.08/1,103.94 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.08x = 1,103.94 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.08x = 274,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,682.35/736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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