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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.05, 1,094.76 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.05, 1,094.76 and 267.68 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.05 : 1,094.76 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.05/1,094.76 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.05x = 1,094.76 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.05x = 293,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,045.36/730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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