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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,095.27 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,095.27 and 243.22 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,095.27 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,095.27 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,095.27 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 266,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,391.57/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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