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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,094.13 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,094.13 and 267.33 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,094.13 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,094.13 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,094.13 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 292,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,493.77/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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