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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.11, 1,099.40 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.11, 1,099.40 and 246.05 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.11 : 1,099.40 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.11/1,099.40 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.11x = 1,099.40 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.11x = 270,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,510.73/733.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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