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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,105.09 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,105.09 and 249.77 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,105.09 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,105.09 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,105.09 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 276,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,018.33/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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