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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.39, 1,100.19 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.39, 1,100.19 and 246.58 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.39 : 1,100.19 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.39/1,100.19 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.39x = 1,100.19 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.39x = 271,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,284.85/733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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