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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.55, 1,100.57 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.55, 1,100.57 and 239.98 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.55 : 1,100.57 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.55/1,100.57 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.55x = 1,100.57 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.55x = 264,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,119.28/733.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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