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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.06, 1,099.75 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.06, 1,099.75 and 246.09 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.06 : 1,099.75 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.06/1,099.75 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.06x = 1,099.75 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.06x = 270,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,641.45/733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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