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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.13, 1,104.21 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.13, 1,104.21 and 249.18 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.13 : 1,104.21 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.13/1,104.21 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.13x = 1,104.21 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.13x = 275,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,147.05/736.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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