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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,095.20 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,095.20 and 267.80 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,095.20 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,095.20 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,095.20 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 293,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,287.75/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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