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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.11, 1,095.72 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.11, 1,095.72 and 268.19 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.11 : 1,095.72 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.11/1,095.72 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.11x = 1,095.72 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.11x = 293,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,861.15/730.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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