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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.19, 1,095.02 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.19, 1,095.02 and 243.13 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.19 : 1,095.02 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.19/1,095.02 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.19x = 1,095.02 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.19x = 266,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,231.00/730.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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