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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.04, 1,099.46 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.04, 1,099.46 and 246.10 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.04 : 1,099.46 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.04/1,099.46 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.04x = 1,099.46 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.04x = 270,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,570.38/733.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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