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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.43, 1,100.14 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.43, 1,100.14 and 246.48 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.43 : 1,100.14 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.43/1,100.14 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.43x = 1,100.14 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.43x = 271,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,157.01/733.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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