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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.19, 1,099.98 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.19, 1,099.98 and 246.17 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.19 : 1,099.98 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.19/1,099.98 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.19x = 1,099.98 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.19x = 270,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,782.08/733.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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