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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.05, 1,095.26 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.05, 1,095.26 and 268.08 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.05 : 1,095.26 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.05/1,095.26 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.05x = 1,095.26 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.05x = 293,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,615.96/730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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