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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,095.30 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,095.30 and 243.18 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,095.30 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,095.30 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,095.30 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 266,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,355.05/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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