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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.65, 1,100.57 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.65, 1,100.57 and 246.75 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.65 : 1,100.57 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.65/1,100.57 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.65x = 1,100.57 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.65x = 271,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,565.65/733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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