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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,099.44 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,099.44 and 245.82 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,099.44 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,099.44 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,099.44 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 270,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,264.34/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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