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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,094.89 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,094.89 and 267.62 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,094.89 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,094.89 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,094.89 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 293,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,014.46/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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