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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.12, 1,095.24 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.12, 1,095.24 and 267.84 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.12 : 1,095.24 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.12/1,095.24 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.12x = 1,095.24 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.12x = 293,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,349.08/730.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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