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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.64, 1,100.64 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.64, 1,100.64 and 246.72 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.64 : 1,100.64 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.64/1,100.64 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.64x = 1,100.64 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.64x = 271,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,549.90/733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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