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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,094.14 and 267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,094.14 and 267.34 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,094.14 = 267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,094.14 = 267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,094.14 × 267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 292,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,507.39/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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