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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.87, 1,100.81 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.87, 1,100.81 and 246.93 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.87 : 1,100.81 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.87/1,100.81 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.87x = 1,100.81 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.87x = 271,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,823.01/733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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