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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.23, 1,104.53 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.23, 1,104.53 and 249.29 is: 374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.23 : 1,104.53 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.23/1,104.53 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.23x = 1,104.53 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.23x = 275,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,348.28/736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.00

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