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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,095.33 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,095.33 and 243.12 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,095.33 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,095.33 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,095.33 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 266,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,296.63/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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