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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.83, 1,100.75 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.83, 1,100.75 and 246.88 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.83 : 1,100.75 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.83/1,100.75 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.83x = 1,100.75 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.83x = 271,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,751.93/733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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