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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.39, 1,104.74 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.39, 1,104.74 and 216.41 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.39 : 1,104.74 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.39/1,104.74 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.39x = 1,104.74 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.39x = 239,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,070.99/736.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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