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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.93, 1,105.27 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.93, 1,105.27 and 243.19 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.93 : 1,105.27 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.93/1,105.27 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.93x = 1,105.27 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.93x = 268,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,788.46/736.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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