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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.06, 1,108.32 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.06, 1,108.32 and 245.38 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.06 : 1,108.32 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.06/1,108.32 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.06x = 1,108.32 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.06x = 271,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,952.79/739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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