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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.09, 1,095.25 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.09, 1,095.25 and 267.83 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.09 : 1,095.25 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.09/1,095.25 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.09x = 1,095.25 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.09x = 293,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,334.67/730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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