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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.71, 1,100.58 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.71, 1,100.58 and 246.72 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.71 : 1,100.58 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.71/1,100.58 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.71x = 1,100.58 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.71x = 271,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,535.10/733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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