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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.18, 1,095.30 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.18, 1,095.30 and 267.67 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.18 : 1,095.30 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.18/1,095.30 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.18x = 1,095.30 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.18x = 293,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,178.95/730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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