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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.26, 1,099.98 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.26, 1,099.98 and 270.96 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.26 : 1,099.98 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.26/1,099.98 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.26x = 1,099.98 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.26x = 298,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,050.58/733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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