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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.27, 1,104.45 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.27, 1,104.45 and 249.66 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.27 : 1,104.45 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.27/1,104.45 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.27x = 1,104.45 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.27x = 275,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,736.99/736.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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