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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.42, 1,100.35 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.42, 1,100.35 and 300.61 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.42 : 1,100.35 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.42/1,100.35 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.42x = 1,100.35 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.42x = 330,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,770.71/733.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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