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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.17, 1,099.50 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.17, 1,099.50 and 246.12 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.17 : 1,099.50 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.17/1,099.50 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.17x = 1,099.50 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.17x = 270,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,608.94/733.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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