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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.47, 1,100.03 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.47, 1,100.03 and 246.51 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.47 : 1,100.03 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.47/1,100.03 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.47x = 1,100.03 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.47x = 271,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,167.16/733.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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