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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.25, 1,095.33 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.25, 1,095.33 and 297.40 is: 446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.25 : 1,095.33 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.25/1,095.33 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.25x = 1,095.33 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.25x = 325,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,749.52/730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.08

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