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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.34, 1,100.01 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.34, 1,100.01 and 246.74 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.34 : 1,100.01 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.34/1,100.01 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.34x = 1,100.01 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.34x = 271,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,410.97/733.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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