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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,095.42 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,095.42 and 243.33 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,095.42 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,095.42 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,095.42 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 266,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,548.55/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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