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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.43, 1,099.80 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.43, 1,099.80 and 246.14 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.43 : 1,099.80 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.43/1,099.80 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.43x = 1,099.80 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.43x = 270,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,704.09/733.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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