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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.85, 1,105.26 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.85, 1,105.26 and 250.23 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.85 : 1,105.26 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.85/1,105.26 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.85x = 1,105.26 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.85x = 276,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,569.21/736.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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