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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.84, 1,105.02 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.84, 1,105.02 and 243.15 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.84 : 1,105.02 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.84/1,105.02 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.84x = 1,105.02 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.84x = 268,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,686.71/736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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