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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.28, 1,100.02 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.28, 1,100.02 and 246.38 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.28 : 1,100.02 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.28/1,100.02 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.28x = 1,100.02 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.28x = 271,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,022.93/733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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