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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.00, 1,094.99 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.00, 1,094.99 and 243.06 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.00 : 1,094.99 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.00/1,094.99 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.00x = 1,094.99 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.00x = 266,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,142.95/730.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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