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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.33, 1,099.57 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.33, 1,099.57 and 246.11 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.33 : 1,099.57 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.33/1,099.57 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.33x = 1,099.57 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.33x = 270,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,615.17/733.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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