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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.91, 1,105.40 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.91, 1,105.40 and 243.36 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.91 : 1,105.40 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.91/1,105.40 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.91x = 1,105.40 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.91x = 269,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,012.37/736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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