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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.65, 1,099.79 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.65, 1,099.79 and 246.36 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.65 : 1,099.79 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.65/1,099.79 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.65x = 1,099.79 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.65x = 270,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,944.99/733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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