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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.30, 1,099.67 and 270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.30, 1,099.67 and 270.97 is: 406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.30 : 1,099.67 = 270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.30/1,099.67 = 270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.30x = 1,099.67 × 270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.30x = 297,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,973.48/733.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.35

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