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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.23, 1,095.27 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.23, 1,095.27 and 291.67 is: 437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.23 : 1,095.27 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.23/1,095.27 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.23x = 1,095.27 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.23x = 319,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,457.40/730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.48

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