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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.15, 1,094.57 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.15, 1,094.57 and 267.82 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.15 : 1,094.57 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.15/1,094.57 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.15x = 1,094.57 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.15x = 293,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,150.28/730.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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