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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.93, 1,100.94 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.93, 1,100.94 and 240.37 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.93 : 1,100.94 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.93/1,100.94 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.93x = 1,100.94 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.93x = 264,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,629.29/733.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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