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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.13, 1,095.20 and 243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.13, 1,095.20 and 243.17 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.13 : 1,095.20 = 243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.13/1,095.20 = 243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.13x = 1,095.20 × 243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.13x = 266,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,319.48/730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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