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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.73, 1,099.89 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.73, 1,099.89 and 246.51 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.73 : 1,099.89 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.73/1,099.89 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.73x = 1,099.89 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.73x = 271,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,133.88/733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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