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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.52, 1,100.20 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.52, 1,100.20 and 246.60 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.52 : 1,100.20 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.52/1,100.20 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.52x = 1,100.20 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.52x = 271,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,309.32/733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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