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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,104.74 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,104.74 and 249.32 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,104.74 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,104.74 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,104.74 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 275,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,433.78/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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