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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,104.44 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,104.44 and 249.60 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,104.44 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,104.44 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,104.44 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 275,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,668.22/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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