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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.53, 1,100.31 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.53, 1,100.31 and 246.48 is: 369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.53 : 1,100.31 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.53/1,100.31 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.53x = 1,100.31 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.53x = 271,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,204.41/733.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.73

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