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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,095.47 and 243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,095.47 and 243.17 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,095.47 = 243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,095.47 = 243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,095.47 × 243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 266,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,386.96/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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