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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.18, 1,108.65 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.18, 1,108.65 and 245.59 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.18 : 1,108.65 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.18/1,108.65 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.18x = 1,108.65 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.18x = 272,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,273.35/739.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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