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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.61, 1,100.41 and 247.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.61, 1,100.41 and 247.00 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.61 : 1,100.41 = 247.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.61/1,100.41 = 247.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.61x = 1,100.41 × 247.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.61x = 271,794.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,794.53/733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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