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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.02, 1,099.80 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.02, 1,099.80 and 246.12 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.02 : 1,099.80 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.02/1,099.80 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.02x = 1,099.80 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.02x = 270,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,682.78/733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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