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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.05, 1,099.38 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.05, 1,099.38 and 246 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.05 : 1,099.38 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.05/1,099.38 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.05x = 1,099.38 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.05x = 270,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,447.48/733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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