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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.22, 1,100.01 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.22, 1,100.01 and 246.29 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.22 : 1,100.01 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.22/1,100.01 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.22x = 1,100.01 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.22x = 270,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,923.07/733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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