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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.37, 1,109.10 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.37, 1,109.10 and 245.58 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.37 : 1,109.10 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.37/1,109.10 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.37x = 1,109.10 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.37x = 272,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,372.78/739.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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