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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.17, 1,099.44 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.17, 1,099.44 and 246.09 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.17 : 1,099.44 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.17/1,099.44 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.17x = 1,099.44 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.17x = 270,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,561.19/733.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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