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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.59, 1,100.38 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.59, 1,100.38 and 246.64 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.59 : 1,100.38 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.59/1,100.38 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.59x = 1,100.38 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.59x = 271,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,392.22/733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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