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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.10, 1,098.88 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.10, 1,098.88 and 246.02 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.10 : 1,098.88 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.10/1,098.88 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.10x = 1,098.88 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.10x = 270,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,340.35/733.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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