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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.35, 1,100.08 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.35, 1,100.08 and 246.24 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.35 : 1,100.08 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.35/1,100.08 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.35x = 1,100.08 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.35x = 270,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,884.01/733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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