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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.40, 1,100.18 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.40, 1,100.18 and 246.48 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.40 : 1,100.18 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.40/1,100.18 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.40x = 1,100.18 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.40x = 271,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,172.37/733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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