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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.46, 1,100.18 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.46, 1,100.18 and 246.54 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.46 : 1,100.18 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.46/1,100.18 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.46x = 1,100.18 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.46x = 271,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,243.12/733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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