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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.36, 1,104.36 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.36, 1,104.36 and 249.40 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.36 : 1,104.36 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.36/1,104.36 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.36x = 1,104.36 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.36x = 275,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,427.38/736.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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