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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.11, 1,094.67 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.11, 1,094.67 and 243.03 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.11 : 1,094.67 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.11/1,094.67 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.11x = 1,094.67 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.11x = 266,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,037.65/730.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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