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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,099.64 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,099.64 and 246.14 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,099.64 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,099.64 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,099.64 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 270,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,664.63/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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